Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation
The hospital fruit of India — mosambi juice is the default convalescent drink: gentle, hydrating and unlikely to offend any dosha.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
Fresh segments or just-pressed juice; the classical citrus for the sick-room.
Classical Provenance: regional convalescent tradition.
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
- fresh juice with a pinch of rock salt for the recovering
- segments between meals
Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)
Well tolerated in normal culinary amounts.
Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Sweet lime (mosambi)
Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 fruit (60g):
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 fruit) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 27 kcal | 16 kcal |
| Protein | 0.8 g | 0.5 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 5.2 g | 3.1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 1.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.4 g | 2.1 g |
| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0.1 g |
| Calcium | 25.8 mg | 15.5 mg |
| Iron | 0.11 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Magnesium | 15.4 mg | 9.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 20.6 mg | 12.3 mg |
| Potassium | 182 mg | 109 mg |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 1 mg |
| Zinc | 0.05 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Copper | 0.03 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Manganese | 0.04 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Selenium | 0.7 µg | 0.4 µg |
| Vitamin C | 47.0 mg | 28.2 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 2.5 µg | 1.5 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.07 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Vitamin K | 2.2 µg | 1.3 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.06 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.01 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.17 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 mg | 0.03 mg |
